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An Ode to HBO’s ‘The Staircase’ and Its Wild Wig Acting

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“The Staircase” gave us eight episodes of scintillating true-crime drama. It also turned wig acting into a competitive sport.

Coleman Spilde
Coleman Spilde 

Entertainment Critic

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Coleman Spilde

Coleman Spilde

Entertainment Critic

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